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SECTION 6
VEHICLE STORAGE
The following text is given for your information and guidance. For further information concerning long term
storage of your tractor, please consult your authorised dealer.
TRACTOR STORAGE
Before storing the tractor for an extended period, the
following precautions should be taken:
• Clean the tractor .
• Drain the engine and transmission/rear axle and
refill with clean oil.
• Drain the fuel tank(s) and pour approximately
two gallons of special calibrating fuel into the
tank. Run the engine for at least 10 minutes to
ensure complete distribution of the calibrating
fuel throughout the injection system. See the
next item before running the engine.
• Check the radiator coolant level. If the coolant is
within 200 hours of the next change, drain, flush
and refill the system. See operation 52 in section
4. Run the engine for one hour to disperse the
coolant throughout the system.
• Lubricate all grease fittings.
• Using the tractor hydraulic system in Position
Control, raise the lift linkage and support the lift
arms in the raised position.
• Lightly coat all exposed hydraulic piston rods
with petroleum jelly, e.g., power steering cylinder
rams, lift assist rams, spool valves, etc.
• Remove the batteries and store in a warm, dry
atmosphere. Recharge periodically.
• Raise the tractor and place supports under the
axles to take the weight off the tyres.
• Cover the exhaust pipe opening.
PREPARATION FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
After extended storage, prepare the tractor for
further use, as follows:
• Inflate the tyres to the correct pressure and lower
the tractor to the ground.
• Refill the fuel tank(s).
• Check the radiator coolant level.
• Check all oil levels.
• Install fully charged batteries.
• Remove the exhaust pipe covering.
• Start the engine and check that all instruments
and controls are functioning correctly. Using the
tractor hydraulic system in Position Control, fully
raise the lift linkage and remove the supports.
• Drive the tractor without a load to ensure that it
is operating satisfactorily.
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